10/11/2020
AGM Group company, Gerson Relocation Ltd, is pleased to announce that it has acquired the business and assets of Dijkshoorn Euromovers B.V., a leading moving services provider based in the Netherlands.
The acquisition of the Dijkshoorn business will expand Gerson Relocation’s European service and support capabilities, consistent with the company’s strategy to meet the needs of their clients and allow the company to be prepared for the exit of the United Kingdom from the European Union.
Effective from the closing date:
- Gerson Relocation B.V. based in the Netherlands, will provide a comprehensive range of moving and relocation services to its clients with moves to/from and within the European Union.
- Netherlands and EU based international employers will be able to book directly with Gerson Relocation’s office in Rotterdam and access the full range of moving and relocation services.
- Service between Dijkshoorn and its clients on a local and global basis will continue uninterrupted and will not be affected.
- Gerson Relocation and Dijkshoorn agent partners will be able to benefit from a joint UK-EU shipment consolidation services as well as UK and NL OA/DA services for moving and DSP.
Paul Evans, AGM Group Chairman & Russell Start, AGM Group Managing Director Commented; “We are excited by the potential of this complimentary combination of two great companies, both Gerson Relocation and Dijkshoorn have a long history of delivering service excellence to customers and clients in their respective moving and relocation markets. Together we will have the capabilities to provide integrated pan- European moving and relocation solutions. We look forward to welcoming Dijkshoorn to the family.”
Denis Zonneveld, Managing Director, Dijkshoorn; “In the new moving and relocation environment, it is increasingly important to be part of a larger organization. I firmly believe that Gerson Relocation are the right partner to take the company and our employees forward while protecting the legacy of the Dijkshoorn name. I look forward to being part of the future growth.”
About Dijkshoorn
Dijkshoorn was established in 1952 and has grown to become a well-known name in the local, European and international moving market both in the Netherlands and worldwide, providing high quality moving, logistics and warehouse services. Dijkshoorn brings a highly talented and experienced employee group that will strengthen Gerson Relocation’s customer experience. Dijkshoorn clients will benefit from the company having access to larger resources and technology, together with Gerson Relocation’s experience in international relocation services.
About Gerson Relocation
Established in 1961, Gerson Relocation is a specialist international moving and relocation company, focused on providing support for corporate Global Mobility functions and their internationally mobile employees. The company’s service enables organisations to transfer their employees worldwide simply and cost effectively. Core services include; Household Goods Moving, Expense Management, Relocation Services and Programme Management. The company’s service packages are available to support short and long-term assignments, permanent transfers, group moves, lump sum relocations, graduate programmes and senior executive moves.
Gerson Relocation’s focus on delivering an impeccable experience to the relocating employee ensures improved employee performance and a higher return on your company’s investment in international assignments, as well as alleviating the pressure on your in-house global mobility operation.
Gerson Relocation Ltd is part of the AGM Group
About AGM Group
AGM Group is a logistics and relocation service-based holding company that, via investment and ownership, enables the management and delivery of moving, relocation and storage solutions to the commercial, corporate and private sectors.
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